Covington ‘pins’ nine firefighters, all with experience; newest police officer served in Afghanistan
Covington has nine new (experienced) firefighters. Having completed eight weeks of in-house training, the nine were officially “pinned” with their…
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Covington petitions state for relief on pensions, says shift of burden to cities inflicting ‘severe damage’
Calling the state’s management of public pensions “the biggest threat to the economic revitalization of our cities,” City of Covington…
YMCA property changes hands after just 91 days; upgrades starts next week on hotel, bourbon project
With a flurry of signing and an aura of celebration, the City of Covington officially sold the historic YMCA building…
Covington Commission to hear first reading of shelter ordinance: YMCA property is closer to sale
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff It’s about balance, City Manager David Johnston says. It’s about showing compassion for your residents…
Ride the Cov, Devou Good Project give update on bike ‘staples’: 288 installed or in works
Over the last seven months, it might have appeared as if a giant with a stapler were shooting shiny black…
Kenton County cities unite to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; joint event to focus on ’empathetic listening’
Four Kenton County cities – Erlanger, Elsmere, Independence, and Covington – are coming together for a joint celebration of the…
Covington swears in 5 police recruits, ‘largest class in a while’ to fill gaps created by retirements
The City of Covington swore in five police recruits this morning, its largest class in recent memory, police officials said….
Covington swears in new police officer, U.S. Air Force veteran has eight years of experience
Covington’s newest police officer is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who has eight years of experience as a…
IRS site: ‘This is real now’ – consultant pitches mixed-use development with street grid, green space
A consultant’s conceptual plan for the 23-acre Covington IRS site includes a restored street grid, a levee park, a community…
You elected ’em, come watch ’em; Covington City Commission sets 2020 Tuesday meeting schedule
Are you looking for something to do on Tuesday nights in the coming year? Come down to Pike Street and…
Salyers Group, vR Group, City of Covington announce $22.5M project revitalizing historic YMCA
NKyTribune staff Two historic buildings on one of Covington’s most visible intersections will be developed by the same people who…
Covington’s LGBTQ ‘score’ soars; national advocacy group cites ‘welcoming’ talk with policy
The nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group has given the City of Covington high marks for how its laws, policies, and…
Riverfront Commons projects in Covington, Newport, and Dayton bring trail system closer to reality
Three projects currently underway or just completed in the cities of Covington, Newport, and Dayton are bringing a complete Riverfront…
NKY Regional Alliance ready to move forward with HQ building; three more city properties sold
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s a building that city officials hope will send a message and take Northern Kentucky…
Gateway, City of Covington collaborate to build more highly skilled workforce through job training
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and Gateway Community & Technical College President Dr. Fernando Figueroa came together today to stress the…
Joe Meyer: Bevin support for tolls on Brent Spence Bridge disappointing to Northern Kentucky
As the Mayor of Northern Kentucky’s largest city, I feel compelled to speak out about Governor Bevin’s shocking endorsement of…
City of Covington buying Gateway bookstore, YMCA building; to be sold to developer for pending project
Two landmark buildings on one of Covington’s most visible corners are changing hands to enable a significant but as yet…
Rebuilt Peaselburg Park open for playing; next in line is construction at Barb Cook and planning at Goebel
It was easy to tell “who” from “whom” at the grand opening last week of the redeveloped Peaselburg Park on…
Licking Greenway years in making; ceremony completes Phases II, III of hiking, biking trails
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Covington ceremonially cut a ribbon on Tuesday to close the books and signify the official…
Covington freezes property tax rates again but officials say state pension mandates bode ill for future
Covington’s property tax rates for calendar year 2019 will remain the same for the third year in a row. The…
Election boycott, ballot burning; as an international observer, Covington mayor saw history in Albania
News accounts in the weeks and days leading up to Election Day detailed the turmoil: Widespread protests … Molotov cocktails…
Tailored strategy gives Covington economic blueprint, city’s renaissance a ‘Fragile Rebirth’
A 73-minute presentation on Covington’s strengths and weaknesses – and how the City can transform recent economic momentum into long-term,…